Body - Parole generali relative al corpo

the human body

anatomia

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

organo

a hole or external opening in the body, such as an ear canal or the anus

orifizio

the soft parts of the human body

carne

a substance in the bodies of animals and humans, stored under the skin, which helps them keep warm

grasso

the upper part of the human body, excluding the arms and the head

torace

the body of an animal or human, except the limbs and head

tronco

the network of neurons and fibers that interpret stimuli and transmit impulses from the body to the brain

sistema nervoso

a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

ormone

the soft substance that fills the cavities of bones, which is either yellowish and consists of fat cells or reddish and makes blood cells

midollo osseo

a tubular passage in the body through which liquid, such as tears or bile, can pass

dotto

a thick slimy substance produced by mucous membranes, inside the nose or the mouth, to lubricate and protect them

muco

a thin, moist tissue that lines body cavities like the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts, producing mucus for protection and lubrication

membrana mucosa

the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold

muco

a network that collects and transports lymph, supporting immune function and fluid balance

sistema linfatico

the blood that circulates through the body

flusso sanguigno

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

circolazione sanguigna

the rhythmic beating of the blood vessels created when the heart pumps, especially felt on the wrist or at the sides of the neck

pulso

the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use

metabolismo

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

respiro

the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

respirazione

the intake of air or a substance into the lungs through the process of breathing

inalazione

the anatomical structures, including the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs, that allow for the passage of air during breathing

vie aeree

the entrance or exit point on an organ where blood vessels, nerves, and other structures are connected

ilo

a thin sheet of tissue that separates or covers the inner parts of an organism

membrana

a large blood channel without the standard vessel lining

seno

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

tessuto

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

cellula

the long, hollow organ system that extends from the mouth to the anus

tratto gastrointestinale

a small, enclosed space or chamber at the entrance of a body cavity, such as the mouth or nose

vestibolo

the upper or posterior surface of a body

dorso

(anatomy) a rounded part of an organ, such as, lungs or brain that seems to be separate in some way from the rest

lobo

affecting or relating to the top part of the small intestine, called duodenum

duodenale

relating to the intestines, which are part of the digestive system responsible for absorbing nutrients and removing waste from the body

intestinale

located in or connected with the throat or neck

giugulare

(anatomy) connected with the neurons that control the muscle movements

motorio

relating to or affecting the muscles

muscolare

(anatomy) connected with the nose

nasale

related to or occurring in the mouth or the oral cavity

orale

relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas

pancreatico

(anatomy) connected with the curved set of bones at the bottom of the body, called pelvis

pelvico

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

fisicamente

relating to the kidneys or their function

renale

(anatomy) connected with the sensory part of the eye that sends signals to the brain, called retina

retinico

relating to or forming the spine

spinale

relating to the uterus, the organ in the female reproductive system where fetal development occurs during pregnancy

uterino

(anatomy) related to any of the series of the bones from the back, called vertebra

vertebrale

to use teeth to break down food into smaller pieces

masticare

relating to the skull or the part of the body enclosing the brain

cranico

to break down substances like food or drugs to produce energy or support various bodily functions

metabolizzare

associated with or located in the region of the temples, which are the sides of the head above the ears

temporale